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Shane Gillis to Host ‘SNL’ Nearly 5 Years After Show Fired Him

Almost five years after Shane Gillis was hired-and-fired by Saturday Night Live, the comedian will finally make his SNL debut, but this time as host.

Almost five years after Shane Gillis was hired-and- fired by Saturday Night Live, the comedian will finally make his SNL debut, but this time as host. Gillis was among the new Not Ready for Prime Time Players (along with Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman) announced to join the SNL cast heading into Season 45 in 2019. In the half-decade since his dismissal, Gillis has avoided controversy while also watching his status in the comedy world ascend, thanks in large part to his hit 2021 stand-up special Live in Austin.

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